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William B. Williams
1923-1986 US
Spoken Word, Jazz and Pop
A.k.a. William Breitbard
William B. Williams (August 6, 1923 - August 3, 1986), was an American disc jockey on New York City radio station WNEW for over four decades. He hosted the popular program Make Believe Ballroom. Williams is particularly noted for coining the title "Chairman of the Board" for Frank Sinatra.Unusually, Williams appeared in the November, 1966 issue of Detective Comics, in a story which involved Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson, the civilian identities of Batman and Robin, appearing on his show. He was given a prominent appearance on the cover for the occasion.
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make Believe Ballroom Volumes 1-25 | William B. Williams | 1983 | Single |
| William B. & Company with William B. Williams presented by The United States Army Reserve | William B. Williams | 1977 | Album |
| William B. & Company with William B. Williams presented by The United States Army Reserve | William B. Williams, Woody Herman, Tony Bennett | 1976 | Album |
| William B. & Company – Teresa Brewer | William B. Williams, Teresa Brewer | 1976 | Album |
| A World To Grow Up In / It's Christmas | William B. Williams | Single |
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